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    cinefila / cinefil / cinéphile / cineast / cinéfilo / σινεφίλ / シネフィル /

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    1. A person who lives and breathes the cinema

    2. A film lover; a person who is enthusiastically interested in and knowledgeable about cinema


    Our Mission

    CINEFILA is a dynamic film distribution company based in Prague, founded by Alexandra Hroncová, an experienced festival strategist and distribution manager. Drawing from over eight years of expertise in helping filmmakers, young talents, and film institutions succeed on the global stage, CINEFILA offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for independent filmmakers, production companies, festivals, cinemas, and film schools.

    CINEFILA is dedicated to fostering creativity, elevating underrepresented voices, and connecting exceptional films with audiences worldwide. Whether you're a filmmaker, festival, cinema, or an academic institution, we are here to help your stories shine on the global stage.

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    For Independent Filmmakers:
    Take Your Film to the World

    Are you an independent filmmaker looking to bring your film to the attention of global audiences? At CINEFILA, we specialize in creating personalized festival and distribution strategies to ensure your work receives the recognition it deserves.

    Drawing on years of experience and a proven track record, we offer:

    • Tailored Festival Strategies: From identifying the most suitable festivals to planning your film's journey through the global circuit, we help you maximize exposure.
    • Marketing and Communication Support: We craft compelling marketing materials to highlight your film's unique strengths, ensuring it resonates with audiences and industry professionals alike.
    • Distribution and Business Strategies: Beyond festivals, we guide your film toward broader markets and platforms, building a sustainable path for its success.

    We work with films starting in the development or post-production phase, acting as your project's first promoter. Our mission is to unleash your film's full potential and ensure it reaches the widest possible audience.

    As part of our services, we handle logistics such as material shipping and represent your film at prestigious festivals and markets worldwide.

    CINEFILA is here to help your film shine, giving independent filmmakers a powerful platform to tell their stories and connect with audiences across the globe.

    For Festivals & Cinemas

    CINEFILA offers a carefully curated catalog of films, featuring exceptional works by emerging talents with innovative storytelling approaches and unforgettable narratives. Our selection includes films that leave a lasting impression, perfect for elevating festival programs.

    We collaborate with festivals to provide tailor-made curated selections, customized to suit various age groups and thematic focuses. Whether you're seeking thought-provoking shorts, groundbreaking animations, or films that resonate with younger audiences, CINEFILA is your trusted partner in discovering cinematic gems that will captivate your audience and enrich your festival lineup.

    For Film Schools & Institutions

    CINEFILA supports academic institutions by hosting workshops, and offering lectures on festival distribution and festival strategies. Learn how to craft a festival strategy for your film. Discover how to choose the right festivals, prepare for promotion, and navigate your film's festival lifecycle. Get insider tips, tricks, and practical advice to maximize your film's potential.

    Building on Alexandra's success with FAMUfilms.cz, the first European SVOD platform for film schools, we aim to inspire and educate the next generation of filmmakers and scholars.

    Alexandra at Berlinale

    Line Up

    Amber Tale | 13 min | 2026

    by Ged Sia

    Country of production: Lithuania

    Still from Amber Tale

    A dramatic Baltic Sea legend rooted in Lithuanian mythology: the forbidden love between a sea goddess and a mortal defies even the gods.

    Up in Heaven | 15 min | 2026

    by Nicolás Sole

    Country of production: Spain

    Still from Up in Heaven

    A boy who has lost his grandmother learns that all the dead go to heaven, so he decides to become a pilot to go find her and bring her back home.

    Gently | 9 min | 2026

    by Jamaica Kindlová

    Country of production: Czech Republic

    Still from Gently

    Charcoal animation reveals the fear of home through the eyes of a little boy who has to be constantly on alert and ready to escape.

    Volklore | 16 min | 2026

    by Viktorie Štěpánová

    Country of production: Czech Republic

    Still from Volklore

    Volklore weaves Czech folklore traditions with fashion’s milestones, tracing seasons in the rhythm of consumerism.

    Baldies - What About My Hair? | 10 min | 2026

    by Eliška Soffer Podzimek

    Country of production: Czech Republic

    Still from Baldies - What About My Hair?

    Brave kids battling cancer turn hospital days into imaginative adventures, showing that even bald heroes can laugh, play, and stay strong.

    Hot Blood | 12 min | 2026

    by Jan B. Piskač

    Country of production: Czech Republic

    Still from Hot Blood

    Wolfie | 13 min | 2025

    by Philippe Kastner

    Country of production: Czech Republic

    Still from Wolfie

    A perfectionist ilustrator has to face her own mistakes when she accidentally makes an ink blot and creates Wolfie, a little wolf with an inky nose.

    Festival selections:

    • Festival International du Court Métrage de Clermont-Ferrand
    • BAFICI - Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
    • Giffoni Film Festival
    • +10 more

    Hatker | 8 min | 2025

    by Alejandro Ariel Martin

    Country of production: Argentina

    Still from Hatker

    In a world ruled by a mysterious telephone, power shifts from a distant force to the people themselves—revealing how the oppressed become oppressors.

    Festival selections:

    • Annecy Festival
    • BAFICI - Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
    • Anibar Animation Festival
    • +8 more

    First Patrol | 18 min | 2025

    by Vojtěch Konečný

    Country of production: Czech Republic

    Still from First Patrol

    Two small-town cops are first on the scene of a mass shooting—and must act fast with hostages still inside.

    Festival selections:

    • Brest European Short Film Festival

    About us & contacts

    ALEXANDRA HRONCOVÁ

    ALEXANDRA HRONCOVÁ

    Founder and director

    alex@cinefila.cz

    A film distribution manager and festival strategist based in Prague. Thanks to her work, hundreds of short films have reached festivals, including the most prestigious ones such as Cannes, Berlinale, Annecy, Clermont-Ferrand, Sundance, Toronto, Tribeca, Vision du Réel, and the Academy Awards.

    For eight years, she has been helping independent filmmakers, young talents, production companies, and students with festival distribution and the global circuit. She curates tailor-made festival strategies, target market research, handles all logistics from submissions to distribution and PR/marketing campaigns, and maximizes the visibility of films at the events.

    AMIRA SHEHATOVÁ

    AMIRA SHEHATOVÁ

    Submissions and sales coordinator

    amira@cinefila.cz

    Amira studied Film History and Audiovisual Culture, as well as Personnel Management at Charles University in Prague. She strives to blend those two disciplines and alternates between them in her professional endeavors.

    Currently, Amira is part of the CINEFILA festival distribution team, where she is responsible for film submissions and material shipping.

    MAREK KOUTESH

    MAREK KOUTESH

    Film Curator and Student Film Specialist

    marek@cinefila.cz

    Marek is a graduate of the Department of Film Studies at Charles University in Prague. As a film critic and reviewer, he has contributed to cultural sections of Czech Television, Aktualne.cz, Moviescreen.cz, and the magazine Film a doba.

    At CINEFILA, he is involved in the curatorial selection of films for the catalogue, with a particular focus on student films.

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